The foreign ministers of Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's decision to launch a new large-scale military operation in Gaza. They warned that the announced plans could violate international humanitarian law and expressed deep concern over the escalation of military actions in the region.

Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City, intensifying its operations in the already devastated Palestinian territory. The move has sparked renewed criticism both domestically and internationally, as the conflict approaches its second year.